by Elf Helper | Christmas Blog
The history of the candy cane can be traced back to Germany. In 1670, the choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral was said to have bent straight white candy sticks into the now-familiar “J” shape to represent a shepherd’s staff. He then gave them to...
by Elf Helper | Christmas Blog
Selecting the perfect holiday gift for friends and acquaintances can be difficult, particularly if the person is someone you don’t know very well. And if your budget is already tight during the holidays, the problem becomes even more difficult. Christmas gift cookies...
by Elf Helper | Christmas Blog
If you’re a parent, you know just how much most kids love the Christmas holidays. So how about letting them help with the decorations this year? They’ll have fun helping to hang decorations around the house, and with a little help they can also make their own...
by Elf Helper | Christmas Blog
In 1897, a young girl named Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to “The New York Sun” questioning whether Santa was real. Journalist Francis Church wrote the response, and his work quickly became one of the most famous editorials ever written. His words...
by Elf Helper | Christmas Blog
So you’re in charge of planning the holiday office party and need some ideas? You can find plenty of suggestions online for office Christmas party games for groups, and many require little preparation and limited materials. Here are a few to get the fun started....
by Elf Helper | Christmas Blog
Here’s a tasty holiday treat that’s easy to make and tastes great. Leave some of these out for Santa Claus instead of cookies and they’re sure to disappear quickly! Ingredients 1 cup of butter 5 tablespoons of sugar A dash of salt 2 cups of flour 1...
